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A pillar of our economic development strategy is that, “We will win on today’s regional strengths in focused economic clusters. Explore in detail the four sectors that we believe will shape our region’s future.

“The Banker” … from Central Park West to Washington Avenue

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We’ve condensed a detailed three-year plan into a single paragraph we call our Strategy Statement. It’s all about priorities and direction.

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Our research team has probably answered almost any question that could be asked regarding the St. Louis region. If you can't find it in our Regional Data section, please send a note to Tim Alexander at talexander@stlregionalchamber.com.

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Inner City Capital Connections Program has come to St. Louis. To date, this program has helped 837 different businesses raise over $1.32 billion in capital and create over 11,000 jobs in the inner city. Read more about the program on our blog.

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We believe nothing is more important in St. Louis than achieving Top 10 status in college attainment among the nation's largest metros. Visit www.topteneducation.org to follow our progress.

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If your company represents growth potential for the region -- or you know of other companies that do -- we'd be pleased to help however we can. Please contact Jim Alexander at jalexander@stlregionalchamber.com

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St. Louis is home to 16 Fortune 1000 companies and some of the largest private firms in the U.S.; but don't overlook the ever increasing number of high growth small-to-medium enterprises and startups. Click here for a quick summary.

Prosper Women Entrepreneurs (PWE) announced the six women-led companies selected for their Fall 2016 cohort today including three local companies, as well as startups focused on a wide array of subject matter including mental health, music rights and baked goods.>> CLICK FOR MORE

County startup moving to downtown St. Louis

(St. Louis Business Journal, 8/24/16)

KNOWiNK, the St. Louis-based startup that’s developed technology to help election officials, plans to move its headquarters from St. Louis County to downtown St. Louis.>> CLICK FOR MORE

The Midwest Cyber Center Of Excellence To Host A Youth Cyber Competition

(EQ, 8/24/16)

The Midwest Cyber Center of Excellence (MWCCOE) is hosting a MWCCOE HackSpace Competition for high school and middle school students Saturday, Sept. 10 at Maryville University and Saturday, Sept. 17 at Southwestern Illinois College.>> CLICK FOR MORE

Two St. Louis leaders ranked among most influential in health care

(St. Louis Business Journal, 8/22/16)

Two St. Louis health care leaders have made Modern Healthcare’s recently released list of the 100 most influential people in the industry.>> CLICK FOR MORE

Future of Agribusiness Looks Bright in St. Louis

(Commercial Property Executive, 8/22/16)

Plant science giant Monsanto’s expansion at the Chesterfield Village Research Center is taking shape.>> CLICK FOR MORE

New details on Pfizer’s planned Chesterfield campus

(St. Louis Business Journal, 8/22/16)

Pfizer’s new research and development campus in Chesterfield could include a four- to five-story, 460,000-square-foot facility and a parking structure on the northwest corner of Olive Boulevard and Chesterfield Parkway.>> CLICK FOR MORE

20 companies to present at Ag Innovation Showcase

(St. Louis Business Journal, 8/22/16)

Agtech funding in the first half of this year dropped 20 percent compared with the first six months of 2015, to $1.75 billion.>> CLICK FOR MORE

‘Sweet spot’ river levels making life easier for barges

(St. Louis Business Journal, 8/25/16)

After a wet winter that caused flooding problems for many barge operators on the Mississippi River, water levels have evened out this summer, providing a smooth trip through the St. Louis region.>> CLICK FOR MORE

Maryville credits largest freshman class to targeted domestic, international marketing

(St. Louis Post-Dispatch, 8/23/16)

A hike in international student enrollment is among the reasons Maryville University is expecting the largest freshman class in the Town and Country campus’ history.>> CLICK FOR MORE

Washington University celebrates largest freshman class on move-in day

(St. Louis Post-Dispatch, 8/26/16)

With a few days left of summer break, the class of 2020 moved into Washington University's residential halls Thursday.>> CLICK FOR MORE

Harris-Stowe reports largest incoming class

(St. Louis Post-Dispatch, 8/26/16)

Harris-Stowe State University reported Friday a 30-percent increase in this year's batch of new freshmen and transfer students.>> CLICK FOR MORE

SIUE summer enrollment trending up

(The Edwardsville Intelligencer, 8/23/16)

Year-after-year, enrollment has increased at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.>> CLICK FOR MORE

County looks to take over roadways to get East St. Louis project going

(Belleville News-Democrat, 8/24/16)

To help get the reconstruction of Front Street going, St. Clair County has plans to take jurisdiction of some additional roadway.>> CLICK FOR MORE

ICYMI: Funding plan boosts 67 local transportation projects

(Leader Publications, 8/21/16)

Jefferson County is poised to see a dramatic uptick in state and federal funding for transportation projects over the next four years.>> CLICK FOR MORE

Video: Branding St. Louis

(EQ, 8/19/16)

The St. Louis Regional Chamber, Explore St. Louis and more than 30 other partners unveiled a new regional marketing plan during the Chamber’s 179th Annual Event at the Peabody Opera House last night.>> CLICK FOR MORE

Inner City Capital Connections comes to St. Louis, August 31 deadline to apply

Natalie's Cakes and More has become a popular bakery in Ferguson -- thanks to the community's support.>> CLICK FOR MORE

White House Initiative visits St. Louis to listen to Asian-Americans here

(St. Louis Public Radio, 8/18/16)

For the first time, the White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders is focusing its attention on St. Louis.>> CLICK FOR MORE

IndyCar adds race to 2017 schedule at Gateway Motorsports Park

(USA Today, 8/24/16)

IndyCar will fortify its base on Thursday, adding a Midwestern oval to its 2017 schedule in Gateway Motorsports Park.>> CLICK FOR MORE

The Saint Louis Fashion Incubator Announces The Inaugural Six Designers

(ALIVE Magazine, 8/24/16)

After months of accepting applications and narrowing down the candidates, the Saint Louis Fashion Incubator and its VIP panel of fashion industry jurors have announced the six that will be in the inaugural class.>> CLICK FOR MORE

In partnership with Caleres (formerly Brown Shoe Co.), St. Louis Fashion Week will award a $10,000 grand prize to a fashion brand and a second prize of $5,000 in a fashion-meets-”Shark Tank” style grant competition and event.>> CLICK FOR MORE